Operating system not found

[JanJan]

I got "Operating system not found" when boot up and I suspect the HD died. I entered bios and cant seem to see the HD. I will try if I can reinstall windows. If in case my HD dies, I can swap it with a SDD right?

Is there anything else I should try before reformat/buying a SDD?

 

[Goodman]

Make sure it not a loose cable first

If the HDD is dead then yes go SSD for the OS that will be much faster

 

[JanJan]

it's this laptop http://www.overstock.com/Electronic...-inch-Laptop-Refurbished/6183070/product.html

i openned the back, removed the HD and put it back and same message. Does that laptop support SSD? (I think it is bc i remember reading somewhere people which out the HD for SSD). Any recommendation on a Cheap SSD? (i just need something that has the size and do the job)

Thanks!

 

[JanJan]

hmm i actually need the size so i may go with a laptop hd... any recommendation on laptop hd or ssd?

how about this one? HITACHI Travelstar H2IK5001672SP (0S02858) 500GB 7...

 

[NanoTechSoldier]

I got "Operating system not found" when boot up and I suspect the HD died. I entered bios and cant seem to see the HD. I will try if I can reinstall windows. If in case my HD dies, I can swap it with a SDD right?

Is there anything else I should try before reformat/buying a SDD?

This issue happens, sometimes..

Go into BIOS & see if the drive is identified.. Boot from BIOS Screen, if you can..

 

[JanJan]

i think i have exact same problem as this guy http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/laptop/f/3518/p/19365699/19825152.aspx

 

[Wrigleyvillain]

Ok check the BIOS boot order and make sure HDD is first...if that was the issue but it recurs thats because the CMOS battery has died. Easy replacement...on a desktop anyway.